Please make sure that all changes regarding your student’s transportation are entered into the “Meece Campus ‘Same Day’ Transportation Changes” link by 2pm daily.

  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePwGGLS6ncpKYUCz-oj6aEkrR3Ze6Wspe0Q-Zj9QyPGBXNEw/viewform 

This link is also found on the Bus Transportation page on the Newark Charter School website.  We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring enough time is given to communicate correct information to your child’s teacher prior to dismissal.

Celebrating NCS's 25th Birthday! Saturday, September 19 

10:00 - 12:30 Senior High Athletic Complex

• Boys' Soccer Games - JV at 11:00, Varsity at 12:30

• Activities include inflatables, games, petting zoo, temporary tattoos, concessions, spirit wear and the BrewHaHa Coffee Truck

• Admission to activities and soccer games is $5 for adults, $1 for students

Newark Charter School families, come out and enjoy a fun-filled day with our community!

Sunday, September 20, 2026

11:00 AM–4:00 PM

University of Delaware Green

Newark Community Day will feature food vendors, games, live performances, and plenty of family fun!

Show your NCS pride! We encourage all Newark Charter families to wear their favorite NCS spirit wear and stop by the NCS tent to say hello, connect with other NCS families, and show your school spirit.

We hope to see you there! Let’s represent Newark Charter and make it a great day in the community!

The Newark Charter School Multicultural Festival is back! Join us Saturday, October 17 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 noon for this celebratory event!

NCS Primary and Intermediate Schools will host the annual festival celebrating the many cultural backgrounds of our students. Each table at the festival will represent a country/culture. We are looking for families to contribute to our event by providing information about their heritage using display items, designing a poster board, sharing a talent, and/or making a favorite food dish to share! Please consider taking part and sharing your heritage with our school community. If you are interested in contributing to this year's Multicultural Festival, please complete this form no later than Friday, October 2. Feel free to direct all questions to Shelby Tinsley (shelby.tinsley@ncs.k12.de.us).

The annual Casino Night & Auction is scheduled for Saturday, November 7th.

We would love your help in making this event a huge success! The next planning meeting is on Monday, September 14th at 6:00 p.m. in the Senior High School Library. If you cannot attend the September meeting and want to join the planning committee, please email Sharon.Dorr@ncs.k12.de.us

Preordering for October school lunches is open now!  Please log on to Lunch Works to order October lunches before the ordering window closes on 9/16.  All families participating in the lunch program are responsible for preordering their student’s school lunches, regardless of financial status. If you need assistance with Lunch Works, please contact the Meece Campus Nutrition Coordinator, Jenn Bigham, at jennifer.bigham@ncs.k12.de.us

HELP US NOT WASTE FOOD!  If your student will be absent on a day for which a school lunch has been preordered (regardless of financial status), please notify Mrs. Bigham by 8:00 a.m. on the day of the absence so the meal can be canceled and credited back to your student’s Lunch Works account. Absence notifications received after the school day has begun cannot be credited.

Grab-and-go breakfast is available to all students at NO COST upon arrival at school. Breakfast does not require preordering. Students may choose to pick up a meal before proceeding to their classroom

The first day of school is a milestone filled with excitement, big smiles, and unforgettable memories—and we want to capture those special moments!

The K–2 Yearbook Coordinator is collecting First Day of School photos for the 2027 Yearbook. If you have a student in Kindergarten, First Grade, or Second Grade, we'd love for you to share a photo of your young Patriot on their first day of school.

Help us celebrate the beginning of another incredible year by showcasing the joy and excitement of our youngest Primary School Patriots. 

📅 Photo Submission Deadline: October 31

📧 Send Photos Here.

Band & Orchestra Sectionals Begin Monday, September 14

Band and Orchestra pull-out sectionals start this Monday, September 14. This is when your child leaves class to work with Mr. Bouttavong on their instrument in small groups.

Every sectional, students need:

● Their instrument, labeled clearly with first and last name

● “Sound Innovations: Book 1” for their instrument

● Their music binder

● A pencil

Students will drop their instrument off in the Rehearsal Room in the morning and pick it up at dismissal. Instruments should not remain at school overnight and should return home for daily practice until the next sectional time.

It is each student's responsibility to know their sectional time and come down on their own. No announcements will be made over the intercom.

Advanced Band & Orchestra Only: Before-School Morning Rehearsals

Advanced ensembles have additional before-school rehearsals beginning later this month, running from 7:25am to 8:25am:

● Advanced Band (no percussion): starts Monday, September 26

● Advanced Orchestra: starts Wednesday, September 28

● Advanced Percussion: starts Thursday, October 8

These are in addition to regular sectionals and apply only to students placed in an Advanced ensemble.

Please do not drop your child off before 7:15am, as there is no supervision until then.

To stay on top of all sectional times and dates for the NCIS Band & Orchestra Performing Arts Program, save www.ncsbao.org to your phone or computer. It's the fastest way to check the schedule at a glance.

Questions can be sent directly to Mr. Bouttavong by email.

Rosh Hashanah

The Jewish New Year, or Rosh Hashanah, begins at sundown on September 11th.  It marks the first of the Jewish High Holy Days.

https://whyy.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/ba4dd41e-7a49-488d-86ed-134afb776cd0/rosh-hashanah-all-about-the-holidays/

Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur begins at sundown on September 20th.  It is the holiest day of the year in Judaism and is also known as the Day of Atonement.

https://whyy.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/5d1ba7f1-58d6-4c44-8946-3eb5882963c4/yom-kippur-all-about-the-holidays/

United Way of Delaware is proud to partner in sharing this opportunity, and Delaware 211 will follow up with applicants to connect them with related resources and no-cost Stand By Me financial coaching. Together, these supports with Energize Delaware help ensure families not only receive immediate energy relief but also have access to tools for long-term financial stability.

Help is now available for Delaware households struggling with energy bills. The Delmarva Power Customer Relief Fund (for Delmarva Power customers) offers up to $300 in one-time bill assistance for income-eligible families. Funds are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. For non-Delmarva Power customers, Energize Delaware has established the Delaware Energy Fund providing up to $300 in one-time bill assistance for income-eligible families. 

To qualify, households must meet income guidelines and take part in a free Energize Delaware energy efficiency program like the Home Energy Checkup. This step ensures families not only receive financial relief but also save on future energy costs. Please share this information with friends, family, or neighbors who may benefit. Additional information may be found here: https://www.energizedelaware.org/delmarva-power-customer-relief-fund/